I Lost My Teen Daughter To A Prescription Drug Overdose

The death of my beautiful 18-year-old daughter Mikhaila on May 5, 2012 from a prescription drug overdose has changed me and my world forever. I continue to try to find meaning to what has happened and seem to always fall short of a meaning that is acceptable. I wasn't a part of her life until the last year, and I understand my part in her demise. I continue to struggle with this daily and I don't believe I will ever be the same again...

I just stumbled across this looking for a specific tattoo and I was taken by suprise to see Misha on Google. My name is Dawn Henry and I was at the hospital and also at her service. I am friends with Dayna and her family. I think of Misha often and cannot believe a year is arriving. My heart goes out to you. God bless

Sorry to hear of your loss, and that you had so little time with her. She is beautiful. I know your memories will always be bittersweet. I have four of my own and I know I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. Hugs

Sorry for your loss, i know how you feel. we should go before our children. my son died in march. 6 months already and i miss him more everyday. i am getting counselling and it helps a bit but I am learning we will never stop grieving, we just learn to live with the pain. I am also reading lots of books on grief and self help. take care of yourself

I am sorry to hear about your loss. and sometimes theres just no way of finding a meaning with so many questions. But she will always be in your heart. You shouldnt be so hard on yourself. She was blessed to have a father who obviously cared this much for her. i know you may have wanted her in your life longer but now whats important is the time you got to share with her. i wish you all the best in your grieving time.

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